You may possess exceptional talent, gifts and ability, but without grit, others less talented and with less ability will pass you by.
When it comes to abilities, one of the greatest a believer can possess is “approachability.”
God can and will use even our poor choices and wrong decisions to bring us to the place where we are, a place where we now have the chance for recovery, and a new life with Jesus in control of their lives.
As ordinary as I am, I have something extraordinary to offer God, and so do you.
We need to be careful with the things we say with our lips, so that we develop a reputation for always being honest in every aspect of our lives.
I often remind church members that ministry takes place in three ways: 1) from the pulpit to the pew, 2) from the pew to the pew, and 3) from the pew to the pulpit.
It is important to know there is a time to quit.
If you don’t think change is possible, you probably will never change.
I know there have been times in my life when I have, and I suspect there are times when you have as well.
We all need encouragement. It is oxygen to the soul.
When it comes to abilities, one of the greatest abilities a believer can possess is “approachability.”
Thoughtful people have a way of saying just the right thing and performing just the right action at just the right time.
One of the great challenges a pastor faces is helping people deal with disappointment.
This principle of "abandoning oneself to the strengths of others" has significant implications for those in any form of leadership.
We share our faith with both our lips and our lives.
Proverbs reminds us that “Words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones” (Proverbs 16:24).
When people examine our lives, they must find integrity in every part of it.
We have heard that “the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence." Is this where you're focused?
We live in a culture where there is an epidemic of discouragement.
Have you ever wondered why you went through some of the things you've had to face?
